Live Action Set's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Extends Through May 3

Live Action Set, Dangerous Productions and The Soap Factory are excited to announce the reimagining of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT; 2014's sellout Fringe Festival hit - now extended through May 3rd by popular demand!

Over 30 of the most captivating performers in the Twin Cities have been assembled under the creative direction of Noah Bremer, Tyler Olsen and Joanna Harmon to bring the characters, stories and psychological madness of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT to life. Built over the entire span of The Soap Factory's 15,000 square foot basement and inspired by the post-industrial decay of this notorious space, Erica Zaffarano and some of the most talented visual artists around created an all-encompassing subterranean city fit for Dostoevsky's world. Composer Michael Croswell's original soundtrack, Tony Biele and Ian Knodel's lighting design, along with custom smells by Olfactory Award-nominated St. Croix Sensory add a 4th dimension that weaves through the city, creating a thrilling and completely immersive experience.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT blends physical theater, dance and expertly crafted sets that envelop the audience in an expansive yet intricate world. As the performance unfolds, over a dozen storylines develop simultaneously. Each member of the audience is implicated in the action, chooses which characters to follow and creates their own unique journey. Inspired by the New York theatrical sensation Sleep No More, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT also requires the audience to don a disturbing mask, allowing them to act as voyeur or participant.

Come early and enjoy a cup of tea in the CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Tea Room, courtesy of the Tea Source. From there, take a chance and spend an hour experiencing the show alongside a single character, or meet and explore the other characters as their storylines intersect. Or, spend time looking for "Easter Eggs"; special environments and objects that unlock an experience tailored especially to you.

There are three ticket levels. Each level grants a varying degree of contact from characters, access to easter eggs, and more elaborate opportunities to experience during the performance. Click on this link for more information on what each ticket level means.

Also join us on April 29th at 9:00 and 9:30pm for post-show, lights on tours of the CRIME AND PUNISHMENT sets! Get up close and personal with the visual artistry of the world, read character journals and explore the nooks and crannies you may have missed during the experience. Tours are led by Co-Directors Noah Bremer, Joanna Harmon and Tyler Olsen. $10 at the door.

For the full performance schedule and information, visit www.tempotickets.com/event/PilnCb. Extended performance dates: Wednesday, April 29th, 7:30pm; Thursday. April 30th. 7:30 and 9:00pm; Friday, May 1st, 7:30 and 9:00pm; Saturday, May 2nd, 7:30 and 9:00pm; and Sunday. May 3rd, 7:30pm at The Soap Factory, 514 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Prices: $25 (Searchers), $40 (Fever Dreamers), $100 (The Naked Ones). $19 rush tickets are available 10 minutes before showtime pending availability. For more, go to www.liveactionset.org.

Watch a teaser for the show below!

About Live Action Set: (liveactionset.org). Live Action Set is a Minneapolis-based physical theater performance company founded in 2003 by Noah Bremer, Galen Treuer, Megan Odell, and Vanessa Voskuil. Committed to creating original, ensemble-driven performances that dissolve boundaries between artistic disciplines the company's productions have been widely hailed as "courageous", "beautiful" and "daring."

About Dangerous Productions: (dangerousproductions.org). Dangerous Productions is a St. Paul based arts organization that as well as creating its own productions, is the production company for the Happy MN project, RawRedMeat Productions, and Saint Paul is Cool. As a Saint Paul based arts organization, we create art that empowers all who participate to be innovative, questioning and adventurous citizens of the world.

About The Soap Factory: (soapfactory.org). The Soap Factory is a laboratory for artistic experimentation and innovation, dedicated to supporting artists and engaging audiences through the production and presentation of contemporary art in a unique and historic environment. Based in the historic National Purity Soap Factory in downtown Minneapolis, The Soap Factory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

The Soap Factory is located at 514 2nd Street Southeast in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States 55414, and is open and free to the public Wednesday 1-7pm, Thursday 1-7pm, Friday 1-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.